Maui News
Hale Makua Health Services Confirms One COVID-19 Case
Hale Makua Health Services has confirmed one resident has tested positive for COVID-19 at Hale Makua Kahului. The resident is currently asymptomatic and being cared for while in quarantine at the facility.
Maui Police Investigate Apparent Murder-Suicide of Elderly Man and Woman
The alarm company reported that while communicating with a subscriber via phone, they heard what sounded like gunshots.
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Maui Health Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Qualifying Maui Residents
Maui Health announced today that it is expanding its COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to include vaccinations for Hawaiʻi residents that fall within the CDC identified Phase 1A and Phase 1B vaccine prioritization timeline.
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Nicholas R. Ochs Arrested in Hawai‘i for Unlawful Entry into the US Capitol Building
Federal authorities arrested Nicholas R. Ochs, at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Thursday night and have charged him with unlawful entry into the US Capitol Building.
Hawaiʻi To Receive $95 Million for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Testing and Tracing
Hawai‘i will receive nearly $95 million in a new round of federal funding to support the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, testing and contact tracing programs.
REALTORS® Association of Maui December Report Shows Strong Sales Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
December is normally one of the slowest months of the year for real estate sales in Maui County. But the December 2020 report shows strong buyer demand across most segments of the market, buoyed by near-record low interest rates.
Jan. 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 264 New Cases (201 O‘ahu, 23 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Kaua‘i, 2 Moloka‘i, 25 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
There were 264 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 23 on Maui and two on Molokaʻi.
Nēnē Struck and Killed on New Year’s Eve, Motorists Reminded to Drive with Caution at Haleakalā
The reminder comes as park biologists report that an adult nēnē from a known breeding pair was hit and killed on the park road during this past New Year’s Eve. Wind, rain, and poor visibility likely contributed to the event, according to the NPS.
Paycheck Protection Program to Re-Open; New Guidance Issued
The US Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program will re‑open the week of Jan. 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
County of Kaua‘i Cited by Health Department for Discharge of Sediment into State Waters
This is the second notice issued in the past four years against the Kaua’i County for water pollution related violations.
Maui Surge Largely Attributed to Post-Holiday Community Spread; Harbor Lights Cluster Rises to 84
The 56 new COVID-19 cases in Maui County today are being attributed in large part to post-holiday community spread, according to county officials who consulted with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.
Maui Police Confirm COVID-19 Case in Employee at Molokaʻi District
The Maui Police Department reports an employee who works out of the Molokaʻi District tested positive for COVID-19.
Jan. 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 322 New Cases (213 O‘ahu, 56 Maui, 18 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 34 Out-of-State)
There were 322 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 56 on Maui.
Maui Police Seize 177 Pounds of Illegal Aerial Fireworks Valued at $12,000
Police say 177 pounds of illegal aerial fireworks, valued at over $12,000 were seized during the operation.
State Rep. Mizuno Victim of Unemployment Fraud; Urges Residents To Take Precautions
State Rep. John M. Mizuno (D-28), Vice Speaker of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, has become the victim of unemployment fraud and has asked the state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations to investigate the incident.
Applications for Preschool Open Doors Program Open Through March 31
The Department of Human Services is assisting eligible families to better-afford preschool for the 2021-2022 school year through its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program. Applications are due by March 31, 2021.
Hawai‘i Health Department Launches AlohaSafe Alert App to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
AlohaSafe Alert was first piloted on Lāna‘i and in Hāna on Nov. 17, and expanded to Maui County on Dec. 16. The app has been downloaded more than 14,000 times.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing on Friday, Jan. 8 at The Shops at Wailea
In partnership with the County of Maui and Minit Medical, drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held Friday, Jan. 8 at The Shops at Wailea.
Revised Tee Time Reservation Phone Line for Waiehu Golf Course
The Waiehu Municipal Golf Course has revised the telephone numbers that should be called to reserve a tee time.
Congress Confirms Biden; Trump Sends Message for “Orderly Transition”
Congress has confirmed Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States following a violent day at the nation’s Capitol in which protestors breached the building.
